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Acebeam P20 Mini vs Nitecore P30i

What P20 Mini does better (5) and where P30i wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam P20 Mini
Acebeam · 2026P20 Mini
9.5Score
5 advantages≈ $120
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Nitecore P30i
Nitecore · 2021P30i
9.3Score
0 advantages≈ $140
8.9Brightness & throw8.2
9.4Battery & charging8.3
5.2Build & durability7.8

Why is P20 Mini better than P30i?

  1. Maximum output4,000 lm vs 2,000 lm2×
  2. Maximum runtime150 h vs 100 h+50%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,035 m vs 999 m+4%
  4. Battery capacity6,400 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+28%
  5. Peak beam intensity267,806 cd vs 249,500 cd+7%

Why is P30i better than P20 Mini?

P30i has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam P20 MiniAcebeam P20 Mini≈ $1209.5
Nitecore P30iNitecore P30i≈ $1409.3
Light output
Maximum output4,000 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity267,806 cd249,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,035 m999 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-60—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity6,400 mAh5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime150 h100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height175 mm177 mm
Head diameter / width—65 mm
Weight306 g—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
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